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Noun backstop has 1 sense
  1. backstop - (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate)
    --1 is a kind of
    fence, fencing
    Derived form: verb backstop1
Verb backstop has 1 sense
  1. backstop - act as a backstop
    --1 is one way to
    play
    Derived form: noun backstop1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Backstop

Noun:

1. A safety device placed at the rear of an area to prevent balls, objects, or people from going beyond it, especially in sports.

Sample Sentence: The baseball field had a sturdy backstop to catch any stray balls.

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Verb:

1. To act as a support or protection for someone or something.

Sample Sentence: The parents backstop their children's dreams, offering guidance and love.

Adjective:

1. Suitable for preventing or stopping a disaster or adverse situation.

Sample Sentence: The emergency fund served as a backstop during the financial crisis.

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